GameMill Entertainment (@GameMillEnt) and @IguanaBee have revealed Skull Island: Rise of Kong, an action adventure game based on the legendary King Kong. The game will let you explore the mysterious and dangerous Skull Island, fight against various creatures, and uncover its secrets. Skull Island: Rise of Kong is coming to Xbox Series, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in 2023.
Based on the rich history of Skull Island developed by creator Joe DeVito and based on Merian C. Cooper’s King Kong, this exhilarating third-person action-adventure game lets you become Kong on a journey of vengeance as you fight to claim your rightful place as King of Skull Island.
Take on an action-packed quest to avenge the death of Kong’s parents at the hands of the ultimate alpha predator: the saurian terror Gaw. Traverse the mysterious island and uncover its secrets across a variety of treacherous environments, discovering the power coursing through its exotic flora and fauna. Conquer waves of primal beasts, defeat unique bosses, and rise above all who stand in Kong’s way to being King!
Skull Island: Rise of Kong Features
Explore the Origins of the King - Start your journey as the orphaned Kong and experience his evolution to the King of Skull Island as you hunt for revenge against Gaw.
Unleash the Fury of Kong - Deal devastating combos to dominate Gaw’s ferocious minions, and unleash your rage to heighten the impact of your attacks. Send even the most gargantuan of enemies fleeing with your earth-shattering roar and brutal finishing attacks.
Ascend to New Heights - Gain new abilities through special events and intense boss fights to unlock Kong’s full potential.
Discover the Mythos of Skull Island - Explore mountainous terrain, jungles, swamps, skullite-filled caves, and more to unearth collectibles, unlock new areas, and learn more about the mysterious history of this faraway land.
Independent game developer C2 Game Studio and Versus Evil (@vs_evil) confirmed that their third-person action-adventure game Monolith: Requiem of the Ancients will launch on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC platforms in 2024. Watch the official trailer and learn more about the game on @XONEHQ!
The world of Gliese is threatened by dark forces, revenants from a forgotten time. Astor, a young warrior, must unearth the secrets of the past, exploring majestic, mysterious ruins and ancient temples in an epic fight for the planet’s survival. Only he can gather the ancient powers and legendary weapons needed to stop an unholy ritual.
Journey across an expansive, colorful world, full of mystery and danger. Abandoned ruins and derelict temples from a long-forgotten era pepper the landscape, teasing mysterious tales that you must uncover. Aided by an enigmatic presence, Astor will dive into an intricate storyline filled with iconic and endearing characters. Explore deep forests, sprawling deserts, frozen tundras, and crumbling ancient structures as you embark upon a globe-trotting adventure.
Monolith: Requiem of the Ancients boasts a rich, deeply satisfying combo-based combat system with a variety of ancient weapons and special abilities. Wield the Runic Swarm to summon constructs, crush enemies with massive boulders, or protect himself with a rock formation shield. Master light, heavy and ranged attacks, swap armaments on the fly, block and dodge with precision, and fill up your combo meter to unleash devastating finishers.
Have you ever dreamed of owning a car detailing and restoration business? Car Detailing Simulator makes it possible. You can work on different cars and make them look brand new on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, coming later this year. The game is out now on Nintendo Switch and PC.
Car Detailing Simulator focuses on single-player gameplay based on performing tasks involving car detailing, restoration, and maintenance. Available vehicles include both vintage cars and battered or simply poorly maintained rides. The player can also buy old car models and return them to their former glory or add any modifications to sell them subsequently for a higher price.
An important part of Car Detailing Simulator is garage development, which includes all kinds of upgrades and expanding your toolset. As you progress in the game by completing various tasks, you can expand your business.
Car Detailing Simulator – main features:
Car detailing, restoration, and maintenance
Varied tasks
Garage development
Detailed car models
Competition and rankings
Car Detailing Simulator is available now on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) and will be available for Xbox and PlayStation consoles later in 2023.
The 4th annual Realms Deep (@realms_deep) event, hosted by publisher 3D Realms (@3DRealms), will take place on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The digital showcase will celebrate retro shooters with world premieres, trailers, interviews, and appearances from notable content creators, as well as updates on upcoming games from 3D Realms and other publishers and devs.
Realms Deep 2023 is a single-day broadcast highlighting exciting action-packed games—from hardcore shooters to RTS, horror games, and RPGs—featuring updates from 3D Realms’ upcoming slate of projects, as well as news, premieres, interviews, and more from notable publishers and developers around the world. Interested partners who would like to submit their game(s) either for the Livestream and/or the Steam Event, can do so via the submission form.
3D Realms brings updates from numerous titles under their diverse portfolio, including:
Its highly anticipated classic RTS Tempest Rising, action-adventure FPS Phantom Fury, immersive sim Core Decay, sci-fi horror FPS RIPOUT, dark-fantasy FPS GRAVEN, dieselpunk action-rpg Combustion, Ion Fury’s Aftershock expansion, and maybe even an exciting surprise or two. Other developers and partners at this year’s Realms Deep include the return of New Blood Interactive, Running With Scissors, Slipgate Ironworks, HYPERSTRANGE, Dread XP, Hellforge Studios, Fulqrum, and Retrovibe, as well as THQ Nordic, Prismatika Games, and many more, making their debut into the show!
Realms Deep returns with insightful interviews, discussions, and appearances by content creators, developers, and industry personalities. The Steam Sale occurring in conjunction with the show will include recently revealed titles, demos, discounted games, and more.
Fans are invited to tune into the 3D Realms’ Twitch and YouTube channels to watch the show airing at 8 PM CEST / 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT, with a theme inspired by late-night talk shows.
IO Interactive (@IOInteractive), the independent video game developer and publisher behind the Hitman and Freedom Fighters franchises, revealed that it has opened a new studio in Brighton, United Kingdom.
The core team at IOI Brighton is already in place and located in the heart of Brighton on the beautiful south coast of England. IOI’s development philosophy of working on any project from any studio means that we’re now bringing development of Project 007, the first James Bond origin story, to the UK.
Our passionate teams across all IOI studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, and Istanbul are unleashing their creativity into the iconic James Bond universe and we look forward to continuing to craft this ambitious and exciting game together with the new team at IOI Brighton.
Together, all five IOI studios make significant contributions to the ambitious development and publishing efforts on all games currently in active development: Project 007, Project Fantasy and HITMAN.
IOI Brighton is located in the center of one of the UK’s cultural and artistic hubs. Known for its beautiful beach and iconic pier, Brighton also pairs great food and shopping with incredible nightlife and architecture, making it a stand-out choice for relocation within the UK.
“We are extremely proud and excited to open our next studio in Brighton, where we see enormous potential to expand our incredible team and attract the very best talent from the exciting UK development scene. We’re eager to expand our operations to new shores and believe that IOI Brighton is an extremely appealing destination for developers of all crafts,” said Hakan Abrak, CEO of IO Interactive.
Join the IO Interactive journey today and browse our open jobs on our recently refreshed website: www.ioi.dk/careers
Limited Run Games (@LimitedRunGames) revealed that the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection, a compilation of four classic games based on the Jurassic Park franchise, is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam) and will be available in digital and physical editions.
The 8-and 16-bit era of Jurassic Park games has returned. This release includes a lineup of classic titles and adds new features, including save states for each game, new in-game maps, and various quality-of-life fixes that bring these titles into the modern era of gaming. The additions and extras added to this collection are carefully curated to celebrate the legacy of the 1993 film from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment and the love that the Limited Run and Carbon teams share for the blockbuster franchise.
The Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection will come with the following fan-favorite titles, originally released across NES, Game Boy and SNES:
Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park Part 2: The Chaos Continues
In addition to this collection, Limited Run will also reissue Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park Part 2: The Chaos Continues on NES, Game Boy, and SNES cartridges. In celebration of the Jurassic Park 30th anniversary, Limited Run is upgrading these cartridges with amber-colored shells and with a series of premium Collector’s Editions that feature light-up cartridges, numbered slipcovers, and a collectible set of posters. Fans are invited to re-experience these classics on their original hardware—with a new twist.